From honoring America’s trailblazers in Something to Stand For to exploring the lives of everyday innovators in Somebody’s Gotta Do It, Mike Rowe invites you into a world of passion, history, and purpose. Two series. Endless inspiration.

Mike Rowe

Something to Stand For with Mike Rowe

Join Mike Rowe, America's favorite storyteller, on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Washington, D.C. There, he takes viewers on a cinematic tour de force to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and more. Part mystery, part history, this riveting story celebrates the brave trailblazers who paved the way for the America we know and love today.

Join America's favorite storyteller on an epic journey to the heart of Washington, D.C. This cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and more.

Join America's favorite storyteller on an epic journey through defining movements in U.S. history.

Somebody's Gotta Do It

Mike and his crew take you deep inside the workings of the
largest ship in the US Navy, the USS John Stennis. From the mess hall to the flight deck, Mike
does every job on the ship, and along the way learns the history of these floating cities.

Episode 1

Aircraft Carrier (1 Hour Special)

Mike holds a perfect pose as Bartholomew in a live display of Da Vinci's Last Supper for the Laguna Beach annual The Pageant of the Masters event.

Episode 2

Pageant of the Masters

Mike meets a French entrepreneur and chef who uses traditional Mennonite farming methods to produce a better tasting chicken.

Episode 3

Mennonite Chicken

Mike plays the roles of firefighter and victim in Disaster City, an extension of Texas A&M University where disasters are simulated to give real experience to first responders.

Episode 4

Disaster City

Mike joins passionate conservationists on a mission to save the whooping crane from extinction.  He learns of the challenges and importance of protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity.

Episode 5

Whooping Crane

Mike visits a goat dairy farm to explore the craft of making gourmet goat cheese. From herding to cheesemaking, he discovers the dedication, skill, and passion behind every wheel of this culinary delight.

Episode 6

Goat Cheese

Mike dives into the world of neon art, discovering the craft of bending glass and creating iconic signs. An artist from Austin, Texas shows him what it takes to keep this glowing tradition alive.

Episode 7

King of Neon

Mike joins Chad Pregracke, the "river cleanup guy," as he restores America’s waterways. Together, they tackle pollution, remove tons of garbage, and showcase how passion and action can create lasting environmental change.

Episode 8

Chad Pregracke

Mike meets Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor, former carpenters who turned their lumberyard into Dick Taylor Chocolate, a "bean to bar" factory crafting gourmet chocolate with passion and precision.

Episode 9

Dick Taylor Chocolate

At Two-Bit Circus, Mike discovers how innovators blend Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math to modernize carnival games and inspire kids to pursue STEM careers through creativity and fun.

Episode 10

STEAM Carnival

Mike works with the Caltrans team in Ojai, California to remove dangerous boulders from the slopes high above roads in a controlled fashion.

Episode 11

CalTrans

Mike works with Linda Watson, known as the Prairie Dog Lady, to find and capture prairie dogs from areas where they are pests and relocate them to areas where they will thrive and create a healthy prairie.

Episode 12

Prairie Dog 

Season 01

Mike Rowe dives into the making of Le Rêve, a stunning aquatic spectacle in Las Vegas, meeting the performers and crew who bring this breathtaking production to life.

Le Reve

Mike Rowe visits Leila's Hair Museum to explore hair art and meets Omboy Rucker, a pet groomer who creatively styles dogs, showcasing unique passions in America.

Hair Museum/Dog Colorist

Mike Rowe explores Philadelphia's Mütter Museum's medical artifacts and visits Parisi Artisan Coffee in Kansas City, highlighting unique professions and passions.

Mütter Museum

Mike Rowe heads into the unforgiving desert to train with a survival expert, confronting nature's challenges and reflecting on his TV past.

Survivalist

Mike Rowe joins Luling, Texas's Watermelon Thump festival, trying his hand at seed-spitting, and later learns the art of coffee-making from a champion barista.

Watermelon Thump / Barista

Mike Rowe visits Kansas City's Marching Cobras, led by Don Daughtry, who uses the drum and dance corps to mentor youth and promote brighter futures.

Marching Cobras

Mike Rowe aids in transforming Milwaukee's Harris Bradley Arena into a Monster Jam track, moving 40 dump trucks of dirt, and test-drives the legendary Max D monster truck.

Monster Jam

Mike Rowe heads to Chicago's PBR event to train as a bullfighter, learning firsthand the perils and skills involved in safeguarding riders from charging bulls.

Professional Bull Riding

Mike Rowe visits the SkillsUSA trade show in Kansas City, Missouri, where he practices welding, baking, and broadcasting, showcasing the dedication of those in vocational trades.

Skills USA

Mike Rowe explores East L.A.'s lowrider culture with Homies Hydraulics, learns the art of hydraulics, and competes in a hopping contest, experiencing the passion behind these custom cars.

Low Rider

Mike Rowe teams up with a seasoned ornithologist to explore the study of birds, revealing how their behavior and health provide a window into the natural world.

Ornithologist

Mike Rowe partners with the Navy Seabees to construct a bridge under simulated combat conditions, gaining insight into their vital role in military operations.

Seabees

Season 02

Mike Rowe learns about the history of bobbleheads while making one hundred of the little toys in his image. Then, Mike tries his hand at the cigar box guitar with a craftsman from Jackson, Mississippi.

Bobblehead / Cigar Box Guitar

Mike Rowe heads to Escondido, California, to become a professional sheepherding dog trainer. He learns the history of domesticated, shepherding animals and the necessary bond between human and animal that allows the dogs to succeed.

Sheepherding

Mike Rowe heads to Pine, Colorado, to work at a father-and-son-owned blacksmith. Along the way, Mike learns the history of metalworking throughout the world.

Dragon Forge

Mike Rowe travels to Franksville, Wisconsin, to make ice sculptures at an internationally famous, husband-and-wife-owned studio called Art Below Zero. Mike learns about every step in the process from “ice farming” to final delivery.

Ice Sculpture

Mike Rowe visits Demolition Ranch, a place where Hollywood goes to learn how to blow stuff up. Mike learns about how pyrotechnics and movie magic come together to make the action films audiences love.

Demolition Ranch

Mike Rowe trains with Chicago’s Air Sea Rescue team on Lake Michigan, learning the speed, skill, and teamwork needed to save people who fall through the ice.

Ice Rescue

Mike Rowe meets David Keltz, an actor who has memorized Poe’s collected works and performs them across Baltimore. Together, they explore Poe’s gravesite, home, and lasting influence.

Edgar Allen Poe

Mike Rowe visits Madison, Wisconsin, to learn curling from Olympic competitor Craig Brown and coach Steve Brown. From gear and rules to ice technique and sweeping strategy, Mike discovers the skill, honor, and community behind the sport.

Curling

Mike Rowe visits Fort McHenry to learn a lesson in American History and storytelling. An eccentric National Parks Ranger gives Mike a thrilling recap of the battles that took place at Fort McHenry as they tour the 200-year-old fort and monument.

Fort McHenry

Mike Rowe takes to the sky in Florida, piloting a hot air balloon and learning to hang glide. Mike learns about the history of hot air balloons, how they work, and how they have changed since their first launch in 1783.

Hot Air Balloon / Hang Gliding

Mike Rowe heads to Raymer, Colorado, to learn what it takes to be a ranch hand in the American Old West. After getting outfitted in the ranch gift shop, Mike heads out on horseback to round up over two hundred cattle.

Cattle Drive

Mike Rowe drives to Sophia, North Carolina, to reach speeds of over 150 miles per hour. He learns about the history of drag racing in America and what it takes to drive a quarter mile in under nine seconds.

Drag Racing

Season 03

In Frisco, TX, Mike meets Dude Perfect, learning how five friends turned a YouTube channel into a thriving business while trying his hand at their famous trick shots and creative stunts.

Dude Perfect

In San Diego, Mike Rowe laces up with the Derby Dolls, a roller derby team built on grit, agility, and camaraderie. From balance drills to full-contact falls, he discovers the sport’s toughness and its community.

Roller Derby

In Oregon, Mike helps transform ocean plastic into marine sculptures that inspire change. In Iowa, he meets a community rebuilding after devastating floods with gardens, restored homes, and renewed hope.

Washed Ashore / Matthew 25

In Catonsville, Mike joins Fran Honeywell and Fred Schroeder of MISFITS to learn the thrills of gravity racing. He gets a safety briefing, races down the track, and even tries an adult drift bike, experiencing speeds up to 50 mph.

Soapbox Derby

Mike visits Bodega Bay to forage for wild plants and seafood with Hank Shaw, then travels to Iowa to meet Carl Edgar Blake II, a pig farmer dedicated to reviving the pig industry with rich, flavorful pork.

Forager / Super Pig

Mike learns the precision and skill of dressage with Lauren Billys in Carmel, California, then heads to Louisville to explore Churchill Downs, meeting jockeys and staff while discovering the history and inner workings of the Kentucky Derby.

Dressage / Churchill Downs

In New York City, Mike visits The Brooklyn Kitchen to learn about urban beekeeping from Kelly York. Then he joins veteran beekeeper Tony “Bees” Planakis on a hive relocation.

Beekeeper

In California, Mike trains with Steaphen Fick in longsword combat, suiting up in full armor for a mock battle, then heads to the Archery Outpost to learn the art of bow and arrow from experienced archers.

Longsword / Archery

In Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay, Mike joins Dr. Mutt Meritt at Horn Point Laboratory to nurture baby oysters, learning how they spawn, grow, and play a vital role in cleaning and restoring the Bay.

Oyster Preservation

In Polk County, Florida, Mike joins the Wadley family—freshwater fishermen who catch thousands of tilapia a day without harming native fish. Their work helps restore balance to the local ecosystem.

Tilapia Fishing

Mike visits California vineyards to train falcons that protect crops, then heads to Maryland to explore topiary at the Harvey Ladew estate, learning how careful trimming preserves centuries-old garden designs.

Falconry / Topiary

Mike heads to San Diego to learn flyboarding, mastering the basics and witnessing advanced maneuvers. Then in Iowa, he meets inventors showcasing unique creations, from kayak stabilizers to home safety devices.

Flyboarding / Inventors

Season 04

At Fort Bragg, Mike joins the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights—the most elite parachute team in the world. From flight simulations to high-altitude drills, he learns what it takes to jump safely and skillfully from the sky.

Golden Knights

Mike’s adventures take flight when he meets a man who transformed a retired 727 jet into his home. Then, high among the branches, he visits the Out ’n’ About “Treesort,” a one-of-a-kind resort made entirely of treehouses.

727 Guy / Treehouse

In Oregon’s Azalea Forest, Mike joins arborists to measure a towering 100-foot chinkapin tree. Later, he meets Manuel Cisneros, a former homeless man who rebuilt his life by crafting breathtaking, gravity-defying rock art along the coast.

Giant Trees / Rock Stacker

Mike joins a Chief Mammal Preparator at Chicago’s Field Museum to dissect and prepare squirrels for scientific study. Then, he heads to the Baltimore Zoo to care for penguins and learn how zookeepers protect wildlife up close.

Mammal Prep / Penguins

Mike takes on the streets as a bicycle cabbie for Ali Horuz, a Turkish immigrant who turned his bike-taxi dream into a thriving ad agency. Then, he explores the quirky Lunchbox Museum to learn the nostalgic art of collectible metal lunchboxes.

Pedicab / Lunchbox Museum

Mike speeds through Manhattan with a young entrepreneur selling European truffles to upscale restaurants, then heads to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, to meet a man who has spent 25 years embodying Abraham Lincoln.

Truffle Guy / Lincoln

Mike Rowe travels to Oakland, California, to meet a group of performers who take dance to new heights—literally. With ropes, harnesses, and nerves of steel, they transform the side of a building known as Oakland’s Great Wall into a vertical stage.

Bandaloop

Mike Rowe heads to Georgia to help a man on a mission to build furniture from reclaimed wood with a team of people trying to reclaim their lives.

Lamon Luther

Mike Rowe heads to Dawsonville, Georgia, to help the Burt family make soap and shampoo out of pumpkins from their family pumpkin patch.

Burt's Pumpkin Shampoo

Mike Rowe heads to Cobb County, Georgia, where he learns the ups and downs of drone racing. Then Mike visits Tank Town USA in Morganton, Georgia, an attraction where people pay to crush old cars - while driving a tank.

Drones / Tank Town

Mike Rowe heads to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet a family of four, doing their best to be self-sufficient, which includes raising and eating rabbits.

The Lamey Family

Mike Rowe visits Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia, a unique shopping mall that combines entrepreneurship and artistry. He meets with local craftsmen and helps make leather wallets, forge metal rings, and promote young entrepreneurs.

Citizen Supply Artists

Season 05

Mike Rowe's Somebody's Gotta Do It brings viewers face-to-face with men and women who march to the beat of a different drum. In each episode, Rowe visits unique individuals and joins them in their respective undertakings, paying tribute to innovators, do-gooders, entrepreneurs, collectors, fanatics-people who simply have to do it. This show is about passion, purpose, and occasionally, hobbies that get a little out of hand.

In Somebody's Gotta Do It, Mike Rowe meets extraordinary people devoted to unconventional pursuits, from innovative entrepreneurs to dedicated collectors, showcasing their unique passions.

Mike Rowe explores passionate individuals with unique jobs and unusual obsessions.

People You Should Know

Mike Rowe explores CarePortal, a platform connecting churches and communities to support families in crisis through real, local action.

Care Portal

Mike Rowe heads to TACT, where autistic students learn real-world trades like carpentry and welding. With humor and heart, he highlights how skills, confidence, and community support help these learners thrive in work and life.

TACT

Mike Rowe brings his trademark curiosity to Black Horse Forge, spotlighting how a veteran-founded blacksmithing community helps fellow vets heal, build purpose, and find strength through forging and camaraderie.

Black Horse Forge

Mike Rowe meets Judaline Cassidy of Tools & Tiaras, a plumber and nonprofit founder, as she shows how she’s inspiring girls to explore skilled trades and close the skills gap.

Tools & Tiaras

Mike Rowe meets the creator of Storybook Maze, a radical street librarian bringing free books and a love of reading to children in underserved neighborhoods.

Storybook Maze

Mike Rowe visits Rusty Durham, who runs a volunteer bike-repair charity that fixes donated bicycles and gives them to homeless people, veterans, foster kids, and low-income families to improve mobility and dignity in their lives.

Rusty's Bicycle Recycle

Mike Rowe and his crew go back on the road searching America for ordinary people doing extraordinary things—determined people doing whatever they can to make their community a better place. They find them, meet them, and then...they surprise them by doing something extraordinary for them. These are people you should know.

Mike Rowe and his crew go back on the road searching America for determined people doing whatever they can to make their community a better place. They find them, meet them, and then...they surprise them. These are people you should know.

Mike Rowe finds ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community and rewards them.

Mike Rowe uncovers the people and stories that shaped and still shape America.

Angel

Something to Stand For with Mike Rowe

Somebody's Gotta Do It

People You Should Know